Kalama, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.8% more expensive than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,911 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kalama, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher